Blackpool FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joshua Smith
- Assistant 1 Alex James (England)
- Assistant 2 Sam Lewis (England)
7 games this season
🟨 3.6/game
⚽ 11.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | Stevenage FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | Blackpool FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 20 Feb | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 13 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Feb | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Bloomfield Road!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ian Evatt might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 9' Magnificent from George Thomason! That is 12 goals in 323 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 14' Blackpool FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 16' Assisted by Karamoko Dembele with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jake Beesley makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 21' Edmond-Paris Maghoma has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 347 appearances.
- 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 27' Against the run of play, Marvin Ekpiteta has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 30' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Carlos Mendes Gomes.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' It looks surprising Blackpool FC does not make any changes. Karamoko Dembele has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' Bolton Wanderers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 46' Kyle Joseph is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hayden Coulson at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' It’s gonna be a card for Gethin Jones.
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 61' Daniel Grimshaw was booked on 61.
- 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ricardo Santos on 66.
- 68' A stunning finish from Jake Beesley — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 71' Edmond-Paris Maghoma is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josh Sheehan at the 71 minute mark.
- 76' Bolton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Victor Adeboyejo is hanging Jon Bodvarsson on the field on 76 minute.
- 80' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. George Byers departs to be replaced by Albie Morgan.
- 84' GOAL! Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel scores on 84. Assisted by Karamoko Dembele
- 85' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Christopher Hamilton comes on to replace Karamoko Dembele.
- 86' Another change for Bolton Wanderers FC made on 86 minute. Kyle Dempsey leaves to be changed by Aaron Morley.
- 87' Blackpool FC make a change. James Husband trudges off to be replaced by Oliver Casey on 87 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Blackpool FC take all three points.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
7
George Byers ↓ Albie Morgan 80'
- 5
-
3
James Husband ↓ Oliver Casey 87'
- 6
-
15
Hayden Coulson ↓ Kyle Joseph 46'
- 32
- 11
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↓ Andy Lyons 46'
- 18
- 4
Bench
- 1
-
8
Albie Morgan ↑ 80'
-
20
Oliver Casey ↑ 87'
-
24
Andy Lyons ↑ 46'
-
9
Kyle Joseph ↑ 46'
- 27
-
22
Christopher Hamilton ↑ 85'
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
22
Kyle Dempsey ↓ Aaron Morley 86'
- 2
- 13
- 7
- 18
- 4
-
26
Zac Ashworth ↓ Jack Iredale 87'
- 12
- 5
- 9
Bench
-
14
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 76'
-
16
Aaron Morley ↑ 86'
-
28
Aaron Collins ↑ 76'
-
3
Jack Iredale ↑ 87'
-
19
Edmond-Paris Maghoma ↑ 71'
- 35
- 15
Coach
Ian Evatt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| George Thomason | 3 |
| Jake Beesley | 2 |
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
| Niall Ennis | 1 |
| Kean Bryan | 1 |
| Connor Ronan | 1 |
| Kiernan Dewsbury Hall | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2024-02-24
Blackpool FC
4–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-02-20
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-02-17
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–3
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2024-02-13
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2024-02-10
Northampton Town FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2024-02-03
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Barnsley FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.69
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
49%
Blackpool FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
5.8%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.